Popular Nigerian gospel minister Adeyinka Alaseyori, widely known as Yinka Alaseyori, has found herself at the center of social media chatter once again. Marking her birthday on Thursday, June 4, 2026, the worship leader shared beautiful celebratory photos on her social media pages, expressing profound gratitude to God for ushering her into a new year. However, her celebratory mood has met with mixed reactions from netizens still reeling from her recent controversial comments.
A Birthday Amidst Lingering Backlash
While birthdays are typically filled with unalloyed joy and warm wishes, Alaseyori’s special day became a battleground of opinions. Fans and critics alike flooded her comment section, bringing up her recent public apology. While loyal supporters showered her with prayers and congratulated her on her new age, others were less forgiving, reminding the singer of her recent missteps.
The Backstory: Oyo School Abduction Comments
The friction stems from comments Alaseyori previously made regarding the tragic abduction of several school pupils and teachers in Oyo State. Her initial remarks did not sit well with many Nigerians, who interpreted her stance as dismissive of the profound trauma and pain being endured by the victims’ families. The resulting backlash was swift and intense, prompting the gospel star to release an emotional apology video.
In her public apology, a visibly sober Alaseyori expressed deep regret over the misunderstandings. She admitted that she realized her comments were poorly received and apologized for any pain she might have caused. “I never intended to downplay the suffering of the affected families,” she clarified, hoping to put the matter to rest.
“Una No Dey Forgive?” — Fans Divided
Despite her heartfelt apology, her birthday posts proved that the internet does not easily forget. Some internet users continued to drag the singer, questioning the sincerity of her remorse. This prompted a defensive wall of loyal fans who hit back at the critics with the popular Nigerian pidgin phrase, “Una no dey forgive?” (Don’t you guys forgive?). These defenders argued that since she has apologized and it is her birthday, she deserves peace and celebration.
Amidst this ongoing debate, the wider gospel music community has also seen other ministers speaking out on industry standards. Gospel powerhouse Victoria Orenze recently expressed her disappointment in ministers who use God’s name for personal leverage, a comment that many netizens linked to the broader conversations surrounding accountability and sensitivity among gospel artists.
Yinka Alaseyori’s birthday post is below: